1)Chicago-based Violets is not what you would expect from a band consisting of members of Naked Raygun, The Methadones, and Blood People. Their self-titled and self-released debut EP draws influence from bands like The Pixies, Hole, and The Jesus and Mary Chain.

2) The Violets were UK band formed by guitarist Joe, who also co-runs the Angular Recording Corporation label that releases their music. Other members were Alexis (vocals), and Andrew (drums).
Influences take in everything from Patti Smith to 80's Berlin synth groups (Malaria!, DAF), via Prag Vec, D.N.A., and the psychological horror films of Dario Argento and David Lynch.

3) Australian band (1991 - 2002), consisting of Jeremy Conlon (guitars), Matt Malik-Cahill (vocals, guitars), Gary Bowen (bass), and Peter Kershaw (drums, piano). Influences include The Church, David Sylvian, The Cure and Radiohead. Their only released album "Leased Regret" won the 1996 South Australian Music Industry album of the year.

4) An American Indie/Punk band from Athens, Georgia (1988-1992) Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.